For decades, scientists recognized only two major types of magnets. One is the familiar ferromagnet, the kind found in refrigerator
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Ebola virus disease and hantavirus have attracted renewed attention in recent weeks because of the serious risks they pose to
Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy aging
People age differently. Some remain free of major diseases well into old age, while others develop serious health problems much
This DNA repair gene went rogue and exposed a cancer weakness
Tumor suppressor genes are often viewed as the body’s built-in defense system against cancer. They produce proteins that help maintain
DNA time stamps reveal the strawberry’s surprising origins
Many of the world’s most important crops have unusually complex genomes created through repeated rounds of whole-genome duplication and hybridization.
These bees have nowhere to hide from extreme heat
New research suggests that native bee species that build their nests inside plant stems may face the greatest immediate threat
10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health
Alien messages may have reached Earth without us realizing it
A new study from the SETI Institute suggests that the search for extraterrestrial intelligence may be facing an unexpected challenge.
The secret behind smoother, better-tasting protein shakes
Protein shakes may soon become easier to enjoy thanks to new research showing that changes in whey protein production can
A dying star could create a new universe instead of a black hole
Massive stars produce light and heat through nuclear fusion, a process that releases enormous amounts of energy from their cores.